One
of Washington State’s best Cabs for under $22. 2012 was an absolute great
vintage for Washington – one of the best ever. This “sleek and inviting” red is
the perfect fall red value! Big and rich this is great for pairing with food
and is a dream party red. 90 and 91 Points affirms the tremendous value!

29% Savings

Washington
State excels at growing Bordeaux varietals, especially Cabernet and Merlot,
which are the two main grapes in Bordeaux, which is the epicenter of wine for
the world. Because of its similar terroir and climate, Washington State is able
to produce big and powerful red wines, which have excellent longevity, two
staples of Bordeaux reds. The difference is that Washington State red wines can
be approached at an early age and can be found for pennies on the dollar when
compared to Bordeaux. The 2012 Waterbrook Cabernet Reserve from the Columbia
Valley is a stunning example of this style.

For
under $20 and from a 95 point rated vintage (Wine Spectator) this is a
spectacular opportunity, one that should not be missed. It scored 90 points from
Spectator which called the wine, “sleek and inviting.” It also noted
that it is already drinking well and has another 5 years in the cellar. This
is a Reserve, so not only is it comprised of the vineyard’s best fruit, but it
also spends a full 2 years in oak, adding to its complexity and richness. The
2012 Washington vintage was huge – one of the best in the state’s history and
the highest scoring since 2007.

2012
scored 94 points from Wine Advocate and 95 from Spectator, which noted that
2012 provided, “ideal conditions that produced powerful wines with elegance.”

Founded
in 1984 as Walla Walla's fourth founded winery, Waterbrook is known for fruit-forward,
food-friendly wines--primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. With more than
150 combined “Best Buys” and critical scores of 90 points or higher,
Winemaker John Freeman works with our outstanding vineyards in the Walla Walla
Valley and throughout the greater Columbia Valley. Whether touring Washington
Wine Country or opening a bottle of Waterbrook wine, as Freeman says,
"This is what Washington tastes like." Born in San Francisco and
raised in Napa Valley, John Freeman was destined to be in the wine
industry. John's initial work in California included seven years at
Franciscan Vineyards and an additional five spent as the Cellar Master at Miner
Family.

Winemaker's
Notes:
Bold and rich with developed aromatics of blackberry, cherry, cedar, leather
and cocoa powder. The palate continues with deep blackberry jam, huckleberry
and black currant. The oak structure guides the way to lingering cocoa powder
on the finish.

96 rating, Wine Advocate,
Oct 2014:
"…the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve is a winner…The long,
complex, compelling, full-bodied texture along with terrific purity and a
savory, rich mouthfeel result in a classic, quintessential Napa Cabernet
Sauvignon to drink now and over the next 20-25 years.”

95 rating,
Vinous, Dec 2014:
“Voluptuous, powerful and racy, the 2012 is backed up by plenty of underlying
structure. I expect the 2012 will rink well pretty much out of the gate.”

Winemaker Notes-
One sign of a great wine is its magical tendency to vanish. The cork is pulled, the next minute the last drops are falling into a glass. The 2014 Brothers Vineyard is showing a distinctive and powerful flavor profile of classic, California-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighted by the nuances of a unique site and vintage. Gloriously drinkable, with aromas of creme de cassis, cured meats, lavender, huckleberry jelly and blueberry – sweet and savory with structured, focused length.

This is our best price on the 2013
White Oak Cabernet, as a matter of fact, it is the best price we’ve
ever had on the wine, and we have sold it for 10+ years. In each of those 10+
years, the wine has sold out. The winemakers, Bill
Parker and Bill Myers, are the Iron Men of Napa, they have turned
White Oak into one of the most successful, yet low key spots in all of Napa.
Vintage in and vintage out, their wines are spot on.

As I have stated a number of
times, 2012 Napa was an incredible vintage, and values are becoming harder and
harder to find. Parker scored the vintage 96 points, one of highest
scores ever, and the best since 2007. James Laube of Wine Spectator says,
“In 2013, winemakers in Napa Valley saw a level of excellence that superseded
past vintages, going back decades.” Definitive proof of White Oak’s epic
2012 efforts can be seen in their Cab’s absolute dominance in California’s
grueling wine competitions. The wine scored 94 points and won double gold
medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competitions, one of the most
prestigious wine events in the world. The wine also won 5 other gold medals
and scores of 90+ from other wine competitions throughout California.

Vineyard owner and winemakerBill
Myershas one of the coolest
back stories in wine. In the 70’s he was a successful salmon fisherman in
Alaska. In 1979 he sold his boat and headed south to the burgeoning Napa Valley
wine scene and started buying land in Healdsburg, in the heart of it all. He
started winning awards for his wines in local fairs and things took off from
there. Today White Oak owns over 850 acres of prime vineyards in Napa and
Sonoma. White Oak continues to sell much of its grapes, but holds on to its
very best fruit to source White Oak Cabernet.

$25.99 represents the lowest price
for the wine we have had in a decade and is a 25% savings. With the holidays
here, this wine is perfect for Napa lovers looking for a great deal. Given the
price, scores and accolades, and the 96 point vintage. This will be a fast
mover. It always is.

Tasting notes:Rich aromas of cranberry, black cherry and
vanilla precede the complex flavors of black cherry, cedar, bittersweet
chocolate and black currant. Together the French oak and black fruit
combine in the lengthy finish. This is a classic, elegant
wine with aromas of black cherry and toasty oak that are complimented by rich
vanilla bean. Mouth filling with layers of pomegranate, dark cherry and currant
that unfolds with supple tannins on the lingering finish. 86% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.

Tense, black and smoky, this is almost tarry when first poured. That reductive blackness fades into a sleek wine over the course of two days, with bright cherry fruit and dark, juicy, cherry skin tannins. Oak brings